Tree Information
Common Name: spindletree
Scientific Name: Euonymus europaeus
Native/Naturalized: Naturalized
Database ID: 883
Status: alive
National Champion: no
Virginia Champion: yes
Circumference: 76 in.
Height: 24 ft.
Crown: 42 ft.
Points: 111
Date Last Measured: 2022
Last Measured by: Byron Carmean, Dylan Kania, and Gary Williamson
Date First Measured: 2007
Comments:
2022 update: This tree experienced storm damage resulting in a reduction in height. Trunk circumference measured at 4' above ground because of branching.
2007 update: Although crowded a bit by the other trees, it appears healthy. It is naturalizing wildly in the area. 2007 measurements by Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson: circumference 84", height 32', crown 39', points 126.
Location of Tree
Tree is located in: Isle of Wight
Land Owner: Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation
GPS Coordinates: 37.035203, -76.617121
Owner Email: lturner@isleofwightus.net
Directions: NE corner of Fort Boykin property, Isle of Wight Co. near the James River. Downriver corner of near owners edge. GPS approximate to location.
Owner Address: 7410 Fort Boykin Trail
Smithfield, VA 23430
Owner Phone: 757-357-2291
Contact Information
Contact Name: Byron Carmean
Contact Email: rockplantrn@gmail.com
Contact Address: 3616 Labrador Lane
Suffolk, VA 23434
Contact Phone: 757-934-0588
Nominators
Original Nominator(s): Byron Carmean, Gary Williamson
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